July 27th 2024.
Yasmin Harper and Scarlett Mew Jensen made history today as they clinched Britain's first female diving medal in 64 years at the Paris Olympics. As they stood on the podium, they couldn't help but think of the late David Jenkins, their former Team GB coach who had passed away four years ago.
Despite the pressure and fierce competition from Australia, China, and the USA, Harper and Mew Jensen remained calm and focused throughout the women's synchronised 3m springboard diving event. They started off strong with a score of 50.40 on their opening dive, but found themselves outside of the medal places with one round left.
However, fate was on their side as Australia's Maddison Keeney and Anabelle Smith made a crucial mistake, allowing the British duo to secure the bronze medal. The joy and relief on Harper and Mew Jensen's faces were evident as they fulfilled their dream of winning an Olympic medal.
In an interview with BBC Sport, Harper spoke about their determination and pride in their performance. "We came into this event with a clear goal in mind, and we knew we had to execute our dives perfectly. We're so proud of ourselves for being able to do just that this morning."
Mew Jensen also shared their secret to success, revealing that they always have a little pep talk before each dive. "We remind each other to take our time and trust in our abilities. For our last dive, we switched things up and put our hardest dive as our final one, and it paid off. We couldn't be happier."
They also couldn't help but acknowledge the Australian team's mistake, which ultimately helped them secure the bronze medal. "When it's such a close competition, any small slip-up can make a huge difference. We're grateful for the opportunity and couldn't be more pleased with the result."
Mew Jensen then became emotional as she paid tribute to Jenkins, who had played a crucial role in Team GB's diving success in Tokyo. "I can't stop thinking about him, especially now that we've won a medal. I know he would be so proud of us. We were working together when he was still with us, and even though he's no longer here, we're still making him proud."
Mew Jensen had faced a major setback just weeks before the Games when she suffered a back fracture. She opened up about the challenges she had to overcome to reach this moment. "A month ago, I didn't think I would even be able to compete. But here I am, on the podium with a medal around my neck. I can't put into words how ecstatic I am right now."
As they basked in the glory of their achievement, Harper and Mew Jensen couldn't help but think of their beloved coach and the journey they had been through together. It was a bittersweet moment, but one that they will always cherish and remember.
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